Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner charged for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
FORT MYERS Trumparilla Boat Parade kicks off in Fort Myers The Lee County GOP is hosting the Trumparilla Boat Parade in support of the Republican nominee.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner charged for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
Zachary Thomas Latham. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office A Southwest Florida man, who New Jersey prosecutors say killed a man to be famous on Tiktok, was arrested Sunday in Lee County after another motorist said the man threatened him on the road. The victim waved down a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shortly after 11 p.m., and said another driver confronted him and brandished a firearm on Meridian Center Parkway, which is off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Troopers located the vehicle in question and stopped it on Alico Road underneath the I-75 overpass. The car was driven by Zachary Thomas Latham, 18. The FHP said Latham was carrying a driver’s license with a Cape Coral address, but the Lee County Sheriff’s Office booking information lists a Naples address. Troopers discovered a black Airsoft BB gun resembling a real AK-47 and placed Latham under arrest on a felony charge of aggravated assault. Lt. Greg Bueno with the FHP says witnesses heard Latham bragging about killing his neighbor, who was a corrections officer. Latham also faces a second charge of aggravated assault for attempting to intentionally ram the victim’s vehicle. He was released around 4 p.m. Monday from the Lee County Jail on $40,000 bond. Latham is awaiting trial in New Jersey on several charges, including first-degree aggravated manslaughter, in the May 4, 2020, death of a 51-year-old neighbor, William Durham. A friend of Latham’s neighbors claims Latham almost hit a teenage boy while driving, so Durham, the boy’s father and a corrections officer, confronted Latham, leading to a fight and Durham being stabbed several times by Latham, authorities say. The incident followed a months-long dispute with several run-ins between Latham and the Durhams that were frequently posted on TikTok by Latham and his wife. One TikTok video garnered as many as 3 million views. In it, Latham taunts a woman he dubbed “Karen,” who was actually Durham’s wife Catherine. The victim’s attorney claims Latham did it all for TikTok fame, while Latham’s attorney says it was self-defense. In the 911 call after the stabbing, Latham says, “I just got assaulted and jumped … I got beat up really bad and I have blood all over me.” Authorities say Latham went back to his home prior to the fight and returned with a knife and a Taser. Lathem also faces second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons offenses in the New Jersey case. He was released from jail to await trial and moved to Naples. WINK News spoke with Latham’s brother-in-law on Monday, and he said he hopes Latham learns his lesson. The New Jersey prosecutor handling Latham’s case will ask that Latham be extradited back to that state and put behind bars. The Airsoft BB gun one driver brandished at another. (Credit: Florida Highway Patrol)